Police patrolling streets Tuesday afternoon, were tipped off of an armed man leading to his arrest.
Police patrolling the area around 4:30 p.m., were tipped off that in the area of S. 17th Street and South Orange Avenue there was an armed man.
Officers quickly located the suspect in possession of a gun but observed the man, later identified as Ishmeal Stevenson, place the gun in the waistband of his pants. Officer subsequently placed Stevenson under arrest.
Stevenson was charged with the unlawful possession of a handgun and several other weapon-related violations.
Anyone with information about this or any other crimes are asked to contact 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).